27.03 - 06.04; 1.05; 13.05; 17.05; 23-24.05; 20.12.2010 - 7.01.2011 (does not apply to Intensive Xmass Courses)
Lessons lost due to School holiday are postponed (moved forward) to the next scheduled day of the course. Courses are never shortened and always in full length (total amount of lesson units stays always the same).
Accommodation
If you apply for the One-Year Program at our school, we are able to provide you accommodation in our shared apartments. You will be living with other students who hopefully will help you to intensify your learning process. Our offer is limited though, and therefore we do encourage students to look for accommodation themselves.
The course is held twice a week 2 lesson units a´45 min. per meeting in the afternoon and lasts 6 weeks, altogether 24 lesson units.
The course is dedicated to all those who have not had any contact with the Dutch language or have basic knowledge which they want to systematise.
The course is based on individual, pair work, discussions, listening comprehension exercises and homework.
Topics covered: Talking about past activities, your work and profession, talking about the weather, asking about the way, collecting basic information about Holland.
Materials included in the course price: 2850,- NOK.
DUTCH 2
The course is held once a week 3 lesson units per meeting in t he afternoon and lasts 7 weeks, altogether 21 lesson units.
The course is dedicated to all those have acquired basic knowledge of Dutch grammar and vocabulary or who have completed the course 1 in our school.
The course is addressed to all those who want to get to know Polish: those who have Polish employees and want to understand their speech, those who pay often visits to Poland and are fascinated with the country and its culture, and simply for those who want to study in Poland.
It is a basic course covering pronunciation, syntax, grammar rudiments and basic vocabulary useful in everyday communication with the Polish.
Here you will learn how to introduce yourself, order food and drinks in a restaurant, talk about the weather and conduct a simple casual conversation.
Polish 1
The course is dedicated to all those who have not had any contact with the Polish language or have basic knowledge which they want to systematise.
In the course you will get basic information about the Polish language and society. The course is based on individual, pair work, discussions, listening comprehension exercises and homework.
Topics covered:
Self-presenting and introducing, talking about work and professions, asking about things and names of things, expressing wishes and plans, collecting information, doing the shopping (clothes and food), ordering in a café, time giving, describing a working day, talking about your family
Materials included in the course price.
Polish 2
The course is dedicated to all those have acquired basic knowledge of Polish grammar and vocabulary or who have completed the course 1 in our school.
You will get basic information about the Polish language and society.
Talking about past activities, your work and profession, talking about the weather, asking about the way, collecting basic information about Poland.
Materials included in the price.
Polish 3
The course is dedicated to all those have acquired basic knowledge of Polish grammar and vocabulary or who have completed the course 2 in our school.
Talking about work and professions, talking about holidays and festivities, shopping, talking about a place to live, furniture, health, body parts and booking an appointment at the doctors.
Polish conversations
It is dedicated to all those who have completed level 2 in our school or are on the intermediate level.
The course is based on group work, discussions and dialogues.
The teacher finds out all the mistakes, both grammatical and stylistic in students utterances and helps to correct them.
We do not often realise our own mistakes which we keep repeating. Thanks to the teachers help we form grammatical and lexical awareness in our utterances.
At the doctors, in the office, at the bank, at the police station, job interview, telephone conversation, renting a flat, talking about festivities and customs.
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250 hours of obligatory Norwegian language
and 50 hours of Norwegian social studies
Alfa Skolen is officially recognized as a private provider of 300 hours of approved tuition in the Norwegian language and Norwegian social studies by:
VOX , the Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning, an agency of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. (www.vox.no)
This means that our courses meet the requirements for completed tuition in the Norwegian language and all hours you will take at our school will count when you apply for Norwegian citizenship or a permanent residence permit (which replaces the term ‘settlement permit’ pursuant to the old Immigration Act).
(www.udi.no)
WELCOME !
About us
We are an officially recognized private language establishment for foreigners and Norwegians. At our school you will learn a new language in a multicultural environment together with talented and experienced teachers.
You will be able to meet other people in similar situations, exchange language and professional experiences and make friends!
It is of extreme importance to us to provide reliable and detailed information based on professional knowledge. Our target groups are both native Norwegians, as well as people who have been living in Norway for a long time and speak Norwegian, and those who have just moved here or are planning to.
Upcoming Daytime SEMESTER Courses in Oslo:
LEVEL 1: 27 February 2012 until 15 May 2012 (13.30-16.45)
LEVEL 2: 27 February 2012 until 15 May 2012 ( 9.15-12.30)
( --> Easter holiday from 2 April until 10 April 2012)
4 hours a day - from Monday to Thursday. Total:156 hours
Price: ONLY 12.480,- kr. FOR 10 WEEKS! (80,- kr. per hour)
Our courses
Small groups are the key to efficient learning. That's why we exclusively offer these types of courses, to be able to guarantee you a maximum learning success, an intensive learning experience and above all: fun!!!
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Our teachers
Our staff consists of qualified lecturers – linguists, philologists, pedagogues and other specialists.Our teachers are able to speak several different languages, but to secure high quality education, they will mostly only speak the taught language.
Our highly selective criteria for employing staff and many years of educational practice help us implement high teaching standards for your benefit. We want to present knowledge easily and intelligibly in a nice environment.
Don’t hesitate to share your opinion with us. Any remarks about the school, teachers and teaching methods are always welcome!
DATES 2012 Oslo & Drammen:
NORWEGIAN 1A (chapter 1-6 "På Vei"):
Start: End: Days: Time: Location:
NORWEGIAN 1B (chapter 7-11 "På Vei"):
NORWEGIAN 1C (chapter 12-17 " På Vei"):
* a course starts when at least 6 people have confirmed their participation
Norwegian level 1 - Beginners
Price per course: 2.990,- NOK
Level 1 covers the book "På vei" and is divided into 3 courses: 1A, 1B and 1C.
The courses are provided twice a week: on Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duration of each course: 5 weeks (10 sessions - 30 lesson hours). Each session consists of 3 lesson hours (of 45 minutes).
Books are not included in the course fee and can be purchased at our school or in a bookstore. Drop-in classes cost 400,- NOK per session.
14.02 - 15.03 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen 23.02 - 27.03 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
29.02 - 02.04 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
29.02 - 02.04 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Drammen 13.03 - 19.04 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
20.03 - 26.04 Tue / Thu 19. 30 - 21.45 Drammen
21.03 - 30.04 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
16.04 - 16.05 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
NORWEGIAN 1A
This first stage course is designed for those who consider themselves absolute beginners in learning Norwegian. It involves a basic introduction into the Norwegian language and society. (Level A1 in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR)
This course covers chapter 1-6 of the book "På Vei".
NORWEGIAN 1B
This course is a continuation of our 1A course and designed for those who possess
a very basic knowledge of Norwegian and/or have completed course 1A at our
school. We will repeat and reinforce grammar and extend vocabulary. (CEFR: level A1-A2)
This course covers chapter 7-11 of the book "På vei".
NORWEGIAN 1C
This course covers the third and final part of the book På vei and is designed for those who possess a basic knowledge of Norwegian and/or have completed course 1B at our school. When joining this course knowledge of how and when to apply the different verb tenses presens, preteritum and perfektum is desirable. (CEFR: level A2)
This course covers chapter 12-17 of the book "På vei".
EASTER HOLIDAY 2012 (NO CLASSES): from April 4 until April 10
OTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES): May 1st, May 17, May 28
14.02 - 15.03 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
14.02 - 15.03 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Drammen
20.02 - 21.03 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
29.02 - 02.04 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen
07.03 - 16.04 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
20.03 - 26.04 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
20.03 - 26.04 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen
12.04 - 22.05 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
13.02 - 14.03 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
01.03 - 03.04 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen
13.03 - 19.04 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
20.03 - 26.04 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
11.04 - 14.05 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
NORWEGIAN 2A (chapter 1-5 "Stein på Stein")
NORWEGIAN 2B (chapter 6-10 "Stein på Stein")
28.02 - 29.03 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
28.02 - 29.03 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Drammen
16.04 - 16.05 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
NORWEGIAN 2C (chapter 11-14 "Stein på Stein")
13.02 - 14.03 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
27.02 - 28.03 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Drammen
17.04 - 24.05 Tue / Thu 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
NO CLASSES:
EASTER HOLIDAY 2012: April 4 until April 10
OTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: May 1st, May 17, May 28
Norwegian level 2 - Intermediate
Level 2 covers the book "Stein på stein" and is divided into 3 courses:
2A, 2B and 2C. The courses are provided twice a week: on Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duration of each course: 5 weeks (10 sessions - 30 lesson hours). Each session consists of 3 lesson hours (of 45 minutes). Books are not included in the course fee and can be purchased at our school or in a bookstore. Drop-in classes cost 400,- NOK per session.
27.02 - 28.03 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen
27.02 - 28.03 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
21.03 - 30.04 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
26.04 - 05.06 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
NORWEGIAN 2A
This is the first of three courses of our intermediate level Norwegian 2 (Level B1 in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR).
It is suitable for those who have completed the book På vei.
Topics covered: family, future plans, work experience, employment possibilities and work environment, education: school structure and subjects, purchase and sales of real estates, everyday expenditures, local environment, health, food habits, mass media.
This course covers chapter 1-5 of the book "Stein på Stein".
NORWEGIAN 2B
This course is a continuation of our 2A course and is designed for intermediate students who are at CEFR level B1 and/or have completed course 2A at our school.
Topics covered: Norwegian history, life in the city and on the countryside, class differences, emigration and immigration, society structure, folktales and beliefs. The main focus in this course is on oral exercises and discussions.
This course covers chapter 6-10 of the book "Stein på Stein".
NORWEGIAN 2C
This course covers the third and final part of the book Stein på stein and is designed
for those who are advanced intermediates and/or have completed course 2B.
Topics covered: Norway in the past and present, economical and political relations, sectors of the economy, welfare state, medical care, human rights, the freedom of speech, equality of rights. After this level you are able to take the "Norskprøve 3" exam.
This course covers chapter 11-14 of the book "Stein på Stein".
NORWEGIAN 3A (chapter 1-5 "Her på Berget")
19.03 - 25.04 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Oslo
16.04 - 16.05 Mon / Wed 19.30 - 21.45 Drammen
NORWEGIAN 3B (chapter 6-10 "Her på Berget")
28.02 - 29.03 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
30.04 - 04.06 Mon / Wed 19.30 -21.45 Oslo
NORWEGIAN 3C (chapter 11-14 "Her på Berget")
12.04 - 22.05 Tue / Thu 17.00 - 19.15 Oslo
16.04 - 16.05 Mon / Wed 17.00 - 19.15 Drammen
OTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
May 1st, May 17, May 28
Norwegian level 3 - Advanced
Level 3 covers the book "Her på berget" and is divided into 3 courses: 3A, 3B and 3C.The courses are provided twice a week: on Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duration of each course: 5 weeks (10 sessions - 30 lesson hours). Each session consists of 3 lesson hours (of 45 minutes).
NORWEGIAN 3A
This is the first of three courses of our advanced level Norwegian 3 (Level B2 in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR). It is designed for those who have completed the book Stein på stein.
You will work on more complex texts and discuss topics about the Norwegian society and environment. Topics covered: Norway on the world map, Norway as multicultural society: friendship and human relations, communication, mass media, natural environment.
This course covers chapter 1-5 of the book "Her på Berget".
NORWEGIAN 3B
This course is a continuation of our 3A course and is designed for advanced students who are at CEFR level B2 and/or have completed course 3A at our school.
Topics covered: Crime and Norwegian system of justice, man and natural environment, Norwegian history.
This course covers chapter 6-10 of the book "Her på Berget".
NORWEGIAN 3C
This course covers the third and final part of the book Her på berget and is designed
for those who are advanced students and/or have completed course 3B at our school.
Topics covered: Norwegian art, contemporary history, education system, medical care, political relations and international cooperation.
This course covers chapter 11-14 of the book "Her på Berget".
Bergenstest preparation course
Price: 3.390,- NOK
The course is addressed to those who are planning to take the Bergenstest. Courses are held twice a week and last 5 weeks. Every meeting consists of both a theoretical and a practical part and lasts 3 lesson units (45 min. each); the whole course covers 10 meetings (30 lesson units). Materials are included in the course fee. Drop-in classes cost 500,- NOK per meeting.
COURSE DATES 2011-2012:
29.02 - 02.04 Mon-Wed 17.00-19.15 Oslo & Drammen
The Test in Norwegian - higher level (also called "Bergenstest") is for persons seeking admission to universities and colleges in Norway, and to workers who need a documentation of their Norwegian skills.This applies primarily to people who do not have Norwegian as their mother tongue, but such documentation is also relevant for Norwegian nationals who have graduated from high school abroad. The test is offered on the language legislation. The oral test is aimed primarily to foreign health professionals with an education from their home country.
BERGENSTEST DATES 2012:
Written tests: Oral tests:
14 Jan 2012 25 Feb 2012
14 Apr 2012 12 May 2012
13 Oct 2012 03 Nov 2012
mer info på www.norsktester.no
Norwegian Grammar course 1 and 2
Price: 2.790,- NOK per course
Alfa Skolens grammar courses are divided into two parts. They are provided on Fridays and may therefore easily be combined with a standard course. Each part consists of 7 sessions with 3 lesson hours per session (one lesson hour = 45 min). In total this constitutes 42 hours of teaching (during 14 sessions) if you attend both courses. It is possible to sign up for just one of the two parts (either 1 or 2), or both courses at the same time. These courses cover the book "Norsk grammatikk: norsk som andrespråk" (Kirsti Mac Donald). The books are not included in the price of the course, but can be purchased at our school or in a book-store
These courses are intended for people who already speak Norwegian, and who manage Norwegian at a level that corresponds at least with the books Stein på stein. The courses are intended especially for people who use Norwegian every day, for example at work or in their studies. If you wish to improve your knowledge of Norwegian Syntax and writing skills, these are the courses for you! The courses include a repetition of the grammar you have learned in earlier courses, as well as a deeper understanding of the grammar. The goal of this course is to improve the grammar and learn more about the Norwegian grammar, it is not a course for people wanting to expand their Norwegian vocabulary.
The teaching consists of theory and exercises. We will not work with texts in these courses. Our grammar courses are challenging, and the students need to do a lot of homework in order to get enough out of the classes. Because each of these courses consists of only 7 sessions you have to read a lot by yourself and show up well prepared for each class.
GRAMMAR #1:
(chapter 1-6 "Norsk grammatikk")
13.04 - 01.06 Fri 17.30 - 19.45 Oslo
13.04 - 01.06 Fri 17.30 - 19.45 Drammen
08.06 - 20.07 Fri 17.30 - 19.45 Oslo
GRAMMAR #2:
(chapter 7-12 "Norsk grammatikk")
30.03 - 25.05 Fri 17.30 - 19.45 Oslo
NO CLASSES on April 6 and May 18
Conversation course
(with grammar help)
Price: 1.600,- NOK
*Material included in the course price.
The lessons are conducted once a week on Friday, which enables students to combine this course with a standard course. Each session consists of 2 lesson hours of 45 minutes each. The whole course lasts 8 weeks (16 hours).
Drop-in classes cost 300,- NOK per session.
This course is designed for those, who are at least at the intermediate level B1 in relation to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (Norwegian 2 at our school) and have difficulties expressing themselves when speaking it. The course is based on work with newspapers, discussions and dialogues. You will work on pronunciation, vocabulary and idioms to further develope your conversational skills. You will also receive individualized feedback on grammar and pronunciation errors. There will be 8 theme-sessions: every lesson you will receive an article about a topic that will be discussed in class and which you can continue to discuss with your Norwegian friends or colleagues. It will also improve your knowledge about Norwegian society.
The topics of the sessions are listed below, so that you already will be able to prepare yourself before you come to the lessons:
Session 1 - health care system in Norway
Session 2 - refugees and immigrants in Norway
Session 3 - Norwegian administration of justice
Session 4 - Norwegian customs and culture
Session 5 - education system in Norway
Session 6 - Norway after 1850
Session 7 - parliamentary system, politics and democracy
Session 8 - Norwegian employment market
24.02 - 20.04 Fri 17.30 - 19.00 Oslo
13.04 - 08.06 Fri 17.30 - 19.00 Oslo
13.04 - 08.06 Fri 17.30 - 19.00 Drammen
25.05 - 13.07 Fri 17.30 - 19.00 Oslo
* a course starts when at least 4 people have confirmed their participation
NORWEGIAN 1A (chapter 1-6 "På Vei")
Start: End: Time:
03.03 - 25.03 Sat: 15.15 / Sun: 11.45
14.04 - 06.05 Sat: 11.45 / Sun: 15.15
12.05 - 03.06 Sat: 15.15 / Sun: 11.45
NORWEGIAN 1B (chapter 7-11 "På Vei")
03.03 - 25.03 Sat: 11.45 / Sun: 15.15
14.04 - 06.05 Sat: 15.15 / Sun: 11.45
12.05 - 03.06 Sat: 11.45 / Sun: 15.15
NORWEGIAN 1C (chapter 12-17 " På Vei")
